La Caravelle Champagne
Champagne
Cuvée Niña
Our signature brut is named after one of the Caravelle ships sailed on to discover the New World. This elegant cuvée features a blend of 40% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir and 30% pinot Meunier.
Aged for 24 months on the lees
Appearance: Pale gold color and fine, generous bubbles
Aroma: Jasmine, paper white narcissus, apricot, pear, brioche bouquet.
Palate: Finely balanced and complex wine with yuzu, stone fruits, brioche, gingerbread aromas.
Food Pairing: ideal as an apéritif; enhances seafood, fish & white meat dishes as well as complementing richer, salty dishes
Ideal serving temperature: 46 to 50°F
Available in 3 sizes: 750 ml., 375ml. and 1500 ml.
Champagne
Rosé
This beautiful salmon pink Champagne uses the same base blend as our Cuvée Niña with the addition of elegant pinot noir wines from well-known appellations such as Aÿ and Bouzy.
40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
Blended Rosé: Elegant Pinot Noir still wines from Aÿ and Bouzy are blended in.
Aged for 24 months on the lees
Appearance: Delicate salmon pink color; fine, generous bubbles
Aroma: Bouquet of floral and red berry notes
Palate: Evokes hints of cherry, almond, red currant, pomegranate and fennel, resulting in a complex, round and fresh taste in the mouth
Food Pairing: ideal as apéritif; will perfectly accompany an entire menu from salmon to white/even darker meats, as well as pair particularly well with desserts featuring red berries
Ideal serving temperature: 46 to 50°F, Colder than white wine
750 ml.
Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
Made with an exclusive blend of the best chardonnay crus harvested primarily from the Côte des Blancs and aged for three years, this complex wine is elegant and refreshing,
100% Chardonnay
Aged for 36 months on the lees
Appearance: Pure pale gold color and fine, generous bubbles
Aroma: White flower bouquet, green and mineral accents
Palate: Vivacious and fresh, with citrus and rhubarb notes
Food Pairing: Perfect apéritif ; enhances seafood, grilled fish, white meats, sweetbreads, as well as complementing richer dishes.
Pretty versatile
Ideal serving temperature: 46 to 50°F
750 ml.
La Caravelle Wine
Listrac-Médoc
Bordeaux’ Listrac-Médoc is a terroir of great tradition which has belonged to the six prestigious communal appellations of the Médoc since 1957: Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, Moulis and Listrac-Médoc.
La Caravelle Listrac-Médoc, from old vines, is a blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, and is aged in oak barrels for 12 months. This Cuvée is harvested, vinified, traditionally assembled, and results in a particularly fine and flavorful wine, showing a beautiful aromatic complexity. The terroir is composed of graves (gravel), clay and limestone. Eric Boissenot (named Most Influential Winemaking Consultant by thedrinkbusiness.com), the oenologist specialized in Grand Crus, is responsible for the La Caravelle blend.
This decidedly full wine shows a beautiful ruby color, quite deep although 2015 is not a year of high color wines. The nose is expressive of dark red/black fruit: blackcurrant, blackberries, slightly minty. The scent of wood, pronounced mocha is still quite present. On the palate, first comes a feel of medium body then it evolves with gentle, supple tannins, characteristic of this sunny vintage. Very pleasant ending notes of fruit and liquorice, as well as a beautiful long finish. While La Caravelle 2015 is quite enjoyable today, it will only keep perfecting when cellared 7 to 15 years.
La Caravelle Listrac-Médoc is only produced on the best years.
Available in 750ml